Contract Analyst (NA)

Step into a role where your contract expertise directly shapes business outcomes across a global organization. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy working at the intersection of legal, commercial, and client teams, this opportunity offers meaningful scope and impact.

Why This Role Matters

As a Contracts Analyst at ERM, you will play a critical role in reducing risk, enabling better decision-making, and strengthening client relationships across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll be part of a globally connected Legal Department, supporting a business that delivers sustainability solutions worldwide. Your work will directly influence how contracts are structured, managed, and executed—helping ensure successful delivery on complex projects.

What Your Impact Is

• Improve contract visibility, compliance, and operational efficiency across the region
• Support strong, client-focused decision-making through effective contract management
• Enable smoother collaboration between business teams and Legal
• Contribute to risk mitigation and commercial excellence on high-value engagements
• Help drive consistency and best practices across contract lifecycle processes

What You’ll Bring

Required

• ~3+ years of experience in contract management, analysis, or administration
• Experience working with complex client contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and similar commercial documents
• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of contract fundamentals and risk management concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including legal and business stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and follow-through capabilities
• Availability to work within Eastern Standard Time business hours

Preferred

• Experience supporting service providers working with large corporate clients
• Exposure to environmental consulting, engineering, or construction-related contracts
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management or matter management systems
• Working knowledge of corporate structures and business entities
• Advanced skills in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Key Responsibilities

• Track contract obligations and monitor compliance status across projects
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records and related documentation
• Support contract review and approval workflows in line with ERM policies
• Assist with drafting and reviewing standard contract types
• Partner with business teams and Legal to ensure a seamless, client-focused approach
• Provide contract insights and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Support negotiations under the guidance of ERM attorneys
• Manage a variety of commercial documents, including:
  • Client contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Subcontracts and supplier agreements
  • Teaming agreements and NDAs
  • Amendments and change orders

About ERM

At ERM, sustainability is our business. As the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, we partner with leading organizations to solve complex environmental, social, and governance challenges. Our “boots to boardroom” approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight—helping clients deliver meaningful, lasting impact.